I never had a passphrase for a Brave wallet but it is asking me for one

Please only post Brave Wallet inquiries in this category – visit the Brave Rewards category for all related rewards issues.

The Brave Team will never ask you for your recovery phrase or private key.


Description of the issue: Don’t have a wallet passphrase or password

Is the issue occurring on a specific network? no

What operating system are you using? MAC Tahoe 26.01

Brave Version (check About Brave): Brave 1.83.120

Additional Information: I never had to sign in to a wallet.

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Do you use Brave Wallet?

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The Brave Wallet password is made during the creation of Brave Wallet. If you’re seeing the password prompt, it is because a wallet was created previously.

You can reset the wallet with the below instructions.

https://support.brave.app/hc/en-us/articles/16122730654477-Resetting-Brave-Wallet

Thanks!

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